Guni גּוּנִי
Son of Naphtali, grandson of Jacob.
Biography
Guni is mentioned in Gen.46.24 and Num.26.48 as one of the sons of Naphtali, who was one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'). In the genealogy of Jacob's descendants who went to Egypt during the famine, Guni is listed among the sons of Naphtali. The descendants of Guni are referred to as the Gunites in Num.26.48, where they are counted as part of the tribe of Naphtali in the census taken in the wilderness. In 1Ch.7.13, Guni is again mentioned in the genealogy of Naphtali's descendants.
Family
Siblings
- Jahzeel Tribe of NaphtaliSon of NaphtaliSon of Naphtali, grandson of Jacob, and a clan leader.View full profile →
- Jezer Tribe of NaphtaliSon of NaphtaliSon of Naphtali, founder of the Jezerite clanView full profile →
- Shillem Tribe of NaphtaliSon of NaphtaliSon of Naphtali, ancestor of the ShillemitesView full profile →
In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 46:24
"The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem."
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Numbers 1 verse
- Numbers 26:48
"The sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;"
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:13
"The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, Shallum, and the sons of Bilhah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | גּוּנִי | H1476G |
| Group | Hebrew | גּוּנִי | H1477 |